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Software for Data Center Infrastructure Management

One of the challenges Data Center Managers face when implementing a DCIM solution is controlling the costs and complexity of migrating their current processes to a DCIM. While a system covering all or even some of the aspects of a DCIM - Asset, Capacity, Change, Power, Environment, and Energy - might be the ultimate goal, it is not necessary to implement it all from day one to receive a positive ROI.

Implementing a DCIM solution in phases can be just as cost-effective, and in fact might yield a quicker ROI than waiting to start using DCIM once each solution set is ready. For instance just moving from spreadsheets to an automated asset management solution, with the ability to get visual/textual information on your space and assets from a centralized database, can save tens of thousands of dollars in record keeping and processes.

Below is a suggestion on how one might achieve ROI, while implementing DCIM in a phase by phase approach. The phases and order in which a DCIM is to be implemented should be based on first deploying what will provide the greater improvement or fix the most pressing problem, without a major rip and replace.

Keep in mind that the DCIM chosen should allow for additional improvements without undoing or redoing past fixes. Recognize that while implementing a single solution set is a great way to get started, you may eventually want to adopt further capability. Make sure to scrutinize the vendor you select to ensure there is flexibility in their DCIM architecture, as this is the vendor you will be working with for the long run.

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About DCIM and Data Center Infrastructure Management Software

Today's data centers have increased in size, density and complexity. Managers need an easy to use Data Center Management System to improve efficiency through data center optimization, extending the useful life of their existing physical infrastructure, while ensuring uptime. A new category of tools with integrated processes, DCIM Software, combines the capability of tracking assets with the coordination and validation of managing space, power, data center cable management and cooling.